Drexel University Athletics
Henley Women's Regatta
| 2005 |
| The women’s eight competed for the Jefferies Cup at the 2005 Henley Women’s Regatta after finishing with a then-program-best third place finish at the Dad Vail Regatta. The Dragons fell to Neptune Rowing Club of Ireland. |
| 2010 |
| The 2010 Henley Women’s Regatta marked the first time coach Paul Savell took a Drexel team to compete in the historic regatta in England. The Dragons varsity eight boat shocked the rowing world, winning the Sports Council Cup. Varsity 8: Cate Khella (coxswain), Mary Kain, Cassie Clawson, Emily Coyle, Juliana DeMarici, Mallory Sykes, Julia Jackson, Dana Haneman and Candice Webb Varsity pair: Alexa Antonioli and Asiya Mahmud |
| 2014 |
| Savell again took Drexel Crew’s women to Henley-on-Thames, England, this time looking to repeat the success of 2010. Unfortunately they did not, but 20 new Dragons had an opportunity at the experience of a lifetime. Varsity 8: Kerry Walsh (coxswain), Olivia Babiec, Bridget Pfeifer, Sierra Baca, Marina Forster, Jayme Batcher, Elizabeth Daugherty, Amanda Kleuser and Elise Levito Second Varsity 8: Catherine Hamilton (coxswain), Kendall Wenzke, Elizabeth Campanella, Tori King, Emily Gartland, Amanda O’Malley, Samantha Cowan, Taylor Brady and Julie McGlynn Varsity pair: Stephanie Thomas and Barbara McKenna |
| 2018 |
| Savell took Drexel Crew’s women to Henley-on-Thames, England for a third time in 2018. The Dragons’ varsity eight won its first-round matchup with Rhode Island (USA), while the double defeated Sheffield University (UK). The Dragons’ varsity eight also won a gold medal at the Reading Amateur Regatta the weekend prior to Henley. Varsity 8: Maggie Collington (coxswain), Natalie Alleva, Paige Propp, Kylie Magee, Meghan Knecht, Catherine Haas, Anna Savage, Isabella D’Angelo and Amanda Reale Second Varsity 8: Hayley Roth (coxswain), Stephanie Horn, Mackenzie Dorsett, Fiona Mauer, Margarita Amihava, Sofia Ryan, Julianna Hunt, Jenny White and Jeannie McGill Double: Christine Wojciechowicz and Kayley Slicer |
| 2024 |
| In Katie Lane's first season, the Drexel women's rowing team traveled to Henley-on-Thames, England in 2024. The Dragons became the first team in program history to qualify for the Henley Royal Regatta, after the team earned one of the final 13 spots in the Island Challenge Cup. Drexel was later defeated by G.S.R. Aegir in their first-round heat. Varsity 8: Chloe Speciale (Coxswain), Taylor Powell (Stroke), Kira Tracy, Julianna Rogers, Mollie Knoff, Ariana Townsend, Rita Keefer, Sarah Ghazaza and Kayla Driscoll Varsity 2x: Fiona Stelle (Stroke) and Margaret Dobrenko (Bow) |